India's three-stage nuclear
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The status of India’s nuclear programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.

Paytm Payments Bank Crisis
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Paytm Payments Bank Crisis

Recently, Reserve Bank of India has issued an order to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, a limited service bank that is permitted to accept deposits but is prohibited from issuing loans.

Plastic pollution
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Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States

The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.

Informal waste pickers
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Understanding the world of Informal Waste Pickers

March 1 marks International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. This article examines role of informal waste pickers in waste management.

Women in Armed Forces
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Women in Armed Forces

In recent years, the issue of gender discrimination within the Indian military has come under scrutiny, particularly concerning the treatment of women officers.This article looks into recent supreme court judgement and further reforms needed in the armed forces.

land management policy
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An expansive land management policy is overdue

Fragmented approach to land management necessitates urgent intervention and policy reform.

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
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Household Consumption Expenditure Survey

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey was released after a gap of more than 11 years. This article analyses recent findings and trends in household consumption data.

Precision Farming
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Precision Farming

The Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research stated at the inaugural session of the national seminar on “Smart Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment” that precision farming is the future of crop production.

India’s Refinery Sector
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India’s Refinery Sector

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently published a report on the outlook of the Indian oil market up to 2030. This comprehensive report delves into the potential changes in India’s position in the global oil market over the next decade.

IPCC
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What are IPCC’s assessment reports?

With the recent conclusion of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), discussions have now shifted towards the initiation of the seventh assessment cycle (AR7). A recent meeting held in Turkey marked the beginning of the AR7 cycle and set the stage for deliberations on crucial aspects such as report contents, timelines, and alignment with global climate goals.

industrialisation
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Why India needs deep industrialisation

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted nations, including India, to reconsider their economic strategies amidst challenges of industrial stagnation and inequality. The article emphasises the need for deep industrialization to address fundamental structural issues in the Indian economy.

Human-animal conflict
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Behind escalating human-animal conflict in Kerala

The recent incident in Wayanad, Kerala, where a wild elephant tragically killed a man, sheds light on the escalating human-animal conflict in the region.